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Exploring HP Active Countermeasures’ Wormlike Techniques for Security

Calendar Aug 27, 2004 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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network security security tools malware techniques system vulnerability active countermeasures
Opinion: No, it's not a worm, but HP's Active Countermeasures uses wormlike techniques to find and secure vulnerable systems. Although we shouldn't be afraid, it needs to be used judiciously. . . . Opinion: No, it's not a worm, but HP's Active Countermeasures uses wormlike techniques to find and secure vulnerable systems. Although we shouldn't be afraid, it needs to be used judiciously.

Worms and other malware employ a variety of techniques to find new systems to attack. Many of them scan the network for systems containing specific, remotely exploitable vulnerabilities. Some of the fastest and most successful worms, such as Slammer and Code Red, worked this way.

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